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What is meant by a self-selected sample? Why are self-selected samples not desirable?

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____________________ sampling is particularly useful when it is difficult or costly to develop a complete list of the population members.
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A self-selected sample is a sample formed primarily on the basis of voluntary inclusion, with little control by the designer of the survey. Self-selected samples are usually biased, because those who participate are more interested in the issue than those who don't, and therefore probably have a different opinion.

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